Looking for Tire Advice.

Barkoff wrote:

Reddog1 wrote:

Barkoff wrote:
IMENSIONS: 19.5" x 7.5" "APPROVED 19.5" TIRE SIZES* 245/265/285/70R19.5

Why we are at it, would you folks think a 245 or 265 would be a better choice for a single tire application?

I do not see any 225's on that list.

My suggestion is to look at a given tire manufacturer's recommendation for the wheel size for a given tire size.

Useful data (some wheel widths): Michelin Truck Tire Data Book

You might find the wheel width for a given tire size here: tire size rim width

Personally, I would ask the manufacture of the tire I am interested in.

Wayne

I'm confused here, why would I need a 225 as opposed to a 246 or 265? Wouldn't 225's be a better fit for a dually set-up?

I think maybe you are reading into my post. I made a simple statement; "I do not see any 225's on that list." Some folks do run the 225's, and not as dually's. The load capacity is slightly greater with the 225's, and the sidewall is much less prone to sway as singles or duals, in my opinion.

Personally, the 245 or 265 are a simple matter of bling bling. My 245 load capacity is 4940 pounds per tire, or 9880 pounds per axle. My 4200 pound 11.5 Bigfoot TC and rear axle is about 6400 pounds. I see no benefit to the 265's, but do see additional cost. Keep in mind, when you compare cost of a given tire size, it must be with the same manufacture.

I do not know who "IMENSIONS" is.

I think I should give a disclaimer. I am not affiliated with any
tire manufacture. I am aware there are only about a dozen or less tire manufactures in the world. My preference is to use a known name manufacture, rather than a tire contracted out to a tire manufacture. I choose not to argue this, but will simply say it may be worth dong the homework and reading the links provided. I tend to put more credence into the manufactures data than a retailer.


Wayne